New Product - Classes - From the Norman Kitchen
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Find it at Mélange in White Bear Lake. Directions to Store
Upcoming Classes:
Our classes are held in our beautiful upstairs classroom. Check in at the store a few minutes before your class or earlier if you want time to shop.
Classes:
Beaded Bracelet
Thursday, May 8, 6:30 PM
 Have you seen beautiful beads and wondered what to do with them? In this class Sarah will teach you how to make a basic beaded bracelet using flexible beading wire, crimp beads, a sterling silver toggle clasp and decorative beads. You will go home at the end of the class with a bracelet that you designed and made!
All materials for the bracelet are included in the class fee of $22. We will have additional materials and beads if you wish to make more than one bracelet for the purchase price of $10 each. Advance registration is required.
To sign up send us an email, phone or stop in to the store.
Felted Bag
Tuesdays, June 17 & 24, 1:00 PM
 In this class you will learn how to make a felted bag using circular needles and wool yarns. Whether you want a small purse or a tote bag, Sarah will help you pick the perfect pattern and yarn.
This class is two sessions long. The first session will cover reading a pattern, knitting in the round, making i-cord and pockets and getting started on your bag. Then you will knit between classes and come to the next session to assemble your bag and talk about felting and adding zippers and embellishments.
You must have basic skills of cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and cast off to take this class. Please come to class at least 15 minutes early to allow time to pick out and purchase your supplies. The class fee is $30 for the two sessions and does not include supplies.
To sign up send us an email, phone or stop in to the store.
Stepping Stones
Saturday, May 3, 1:00 PM or
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM or
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 PM
 In this class you will make a round stepping stone out of concrete and decorate it with glass, mirrors, pottery and other objects. You can put a saying, name or word on the stepping stone with press in letters. We will teach you all the tricks we have learned along the way. All supplies are included in the class fee of $38. Your stone can be picked up two days later.
 Wear old clothes, as we will be working with cement. These make great gifts or remembrances and it's a fun class to take with friends or family.
To sign up send us an email, phone or stop in to the store.
Needlefelting
Thursday, May 29, 6:30 PM
 This is a really fun, portable craft that can be used many different ways. You use dyed wool roving, a piece of foam and felting needles to mesh the wool together into a shape or apply a design to another wool fabric.
It can be embellished with embroidery and beads. In this class you will learn how to make a felted pin or other small object like a pincushion. The picture shows some pin examples. We have examples in the store. All supplies are included in the $38 class fee. Advance registration is required.
Beginning Knitting
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 or 6:30 PM
 In this class we will teach you basic knitting skills so you can knit a simple project like a scarf. You will learn how to cast on, do the knit stitch and cast off. We will have needles and yarn available to borrow for practice during the class. If you wish to start a project we have needles and yarn available for purchase in the store, or feel free to bring needles and yarn that you might already have. The class fee is $15. Advance registration is required.
To sign up send us an email, phone or stop in to the store.
Private Knitting Classes
By appointment
Do you have a pattern that you're afraid to tackle or having a hard time fitting felted bag class into your schedule? Are you an apprehensive first time knitter or wishing to expand your skills or finish a project? If so, private knitting classes are for you! For a fee of $20 per hour, Sarah will help you with your knitting challenges. Arrange your time with Sarah by calling the store or emailing.
From the Norman Kitchen:
Upside Down Cake
This is good and so easy.
In a 9" ovenproof skillet melt and blend ¼ cup butter and ½ cup brown sugar on top of the stove.
Arrange sliced peaches, apples or pineapple slices in the skillet.
Cream ¼ cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Mix in 2 eggs and ¾ teaspoon vanilla. Combine 1½ cups flour with 2 teaspoons baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with ½ cup milk. Pour this batter over the fruit.
Bake about 45 minutes in a 350º oven. Turn upside down on a serving plate. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.
A Note from Penny:
 Spring is here and with it the beginning of warm weather events. Remember Mélange for invitations and graduation open house announcements. We can have your invites completed in a few days and even print pictures on them.
Mark your calendar for Bouquet Day in downtown White Bear Lake on Saturday, May 3rd. We would love it if you would come back to Mélange to shop after you have visited all the stores to pick up a flower for your bouquet. We open at 10 AM and will be giving out flowers while supplies last.
We have great gifts for Mother's Day on May 11th. Stop in to shop our selection of pretty umbrellas, bags, clothing, jewelry, teapots and bath and body products. As always, beautiful gift wrapping is complimentary with your purchase.
The next Girls Night Out in downtown White Bear Lake is Thursday, May 17th. Participating stores will have refreshments and specials and you can sign up to win prizes. Bring your girlfriends and come to Mélange for 15% off your purchase between 4-8 PM. This is a fun night you will not want to miss.
Thank you so much for being a customer at Mélange. We truly appreciate your patronage and love serving you.
Blessings,
Penny
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